1784 Antique Print; Lostwithiel Stannary Palace, Cornwall

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "A View of Lestwithiel Palace in Cornwall." Offered with hand colour. A view of The Stannary Palace, also known as the Duchy Palace, circa 1265–1300, a complex of buildings constructed by the Earls of Cornwall as the centre of their administration. DATE PRINTED: 1784. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 28 x 18 cm, 11 x 7 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned but based on the Buck Brothers view published c.1730. PROVENANCE: Published in 'The New British Traveller; Or, A Complete Modern Universal Display Of Great-Britain And Ireland: Being A New, Complete, Accurate, And Extensive Tour Through England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isles of ... Comprising all that is worthy of Observation in every County, Shire, &c. ... The Whole Published Under The Immediate Inspection Of George Augustus Walpoole, Esq. Assisted ... By David Wynne Evans ... Alexander Burnett ... and ... Robert Conway ... And Others ... London: Printed For Alex. Hogg, At The King's-Arms, No.16 Paternoster-Row, 1784.' It is believed that Hogg invented the names - George Augustus Walpoole, David Wynne Evans, Burnett, Robert Conway for his hack writers. Alexander Hogg , London; active 1778-1819‏.TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Stannary Palace, also known as the Duchy Palace, circa 1265–1300, was a complex of buildings constructed by the Earls of Cornwall as the centre of their administration. The surviving exchequer hall is reputed to be the oldest non-ecclesiastical building in Cornwall. The much larger great hall, of which large parts remain, was built as a replica of Westminster Hall. Its original function was as a court and place of taxation dealing with the Cornish tin industry. The Earls of Cornwall and later, after 1337, the Dukes of Cornwall had their residence at Restormel Castle so the original name would have been the Stannary Hall or the Great Hall of Lostwithiel. After 1337 it was sometimes referred to as the Duchy Palace. In September 1644 AD, the English Civil War was at its height and the town of Lostwithiel was taken by the Earl of Essex who made it his headquarters. During the battle the town was badly damaged, the Great Hall sacked and burnt, destroying valuable records of the Shire and stannaries. The part known as the Exchequer Hall was the least damaged and this then became the Convocation Hall for the Stannaries and the Public Convocation. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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